Storekeeper

Montana State University North; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Montana State University-Northern's Bookstore seeks a part-time Storekeeper to support daily operations in Havre, MT. The role includes stocking, inventory, cashiering, processing web orders, and customer service.

Flex schedule with some evenings and weekends; fill in during vacations as needed. Responsibilities include assisting customers, balancing receipts, maintaining store appearance, handling orders, and training student staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs
• Team Player
• Good organization and priority skills
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs.; standing for long periods
• Experience with Winprism Database (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in purchasing books and merchandise by cash, check, credit cards, or account sales. Balance daily receipts and deposits when manager unavailable.
• Assist customers in locating books and merchandise; process special orders, take phone calls and emails; respond to customer questions.
• Perform simple cleaning duties and keep store/office tidy.
• Arrange main shopping area weekly to display items; ensure shelves stocked; report shortages.
• Process web and phone orders daily; resolve discrepancies.
• Check in and price books/supplies; store excess supplies in back room.
• Assist in ordering books, apparel, and supplies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Team Player

Good organization

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Winprism Database

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

NBAPOSN Title

Working Title

Brief Position Overview

The Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) Bookstore is currently accepting applications for a Storekeeper. This position is half-time equivalent to 25 hours per week and eligible for most MUS Benefits.

Position Number

Position Number TBD

Department

Department Bookstore

Division

Division Bookstore

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation AFSCME

FTE

FTE 0.625

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Compensation

Compensation Hourly

Salary $17.00 per hour

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks to support the overall smooth functioning of the bookstore. Duties include stocking, inventory, cashiering, and customer service. Also responsible for processing of web orders. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Fill in when needed for vacations, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist customers in purchasing books and merchandise by a variety of methods such as cash, check, credit cards, and or account sales. Use of computerized POS cash register required. In the absence of the manager, process, balance the daily receipts and deposit at the Business Office. Maintain needed denominations of cash and change as needed.
• Assist customers in locating books and merchandise. Familiarity with bookstore layout necessary. Process special orders, making coffee, and deliveries. Answer telephones and emails. Respond to customer needs and questions in an appropriate manner.
• Simple cleaning duties such as, vacuuming, dusting, emptying trash bins, keep store and office area tidy, etc. on a daily basis as needed.
• Arrange main shopping area on a weekly basis to attractively display clothing items. Ensure store is fully stocked at all times. Communicate any shortage of merchandise immediately to supervisor.
• Process web and phone orders daily. Handle any discrepancies or problems as needed.
• Check in, secure, scan books/supplies for correct price and place books/supplies on the shelves. Store excess supplies in back room area.
• Assist in ordering books, apparel and supplies.

List any secondary duties assigned to this position:

• Maintain inventory of bookstore and report discrepancies to Bookstore Manager as needed. Assist with inventory of all inventory items annually.
• Process returns according to vendor policy.
• Train and assist student staff.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office programs
• Team Player
• Good organization and priority skills
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs.; standing for long periods

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in a bookstore or in retail
• Experience working on a college campus
• Knowledge of Winprism Database

The Successful Candidate Will

The successful candidate will

• Knowledge of all store products
• Excellent communication skills to promote sales

Special Requirements

Physical Demands

The ability to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:

Lift up to 50 pounds,
Climb stairs and ladders,
Be on feet majority of the day,

Handle multiple priorities at a time.

This position has supervisory duties?

This position has supervisory duties? No

Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 2700005P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date Immediate

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Until an adequate pool is established

Until an adequate pool is established No

Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) is an equal opportunity employer. MSUN does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSUN provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
Director of Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
300 11th Street West
Havre, MT 59501
E-mail: [e-mail]
Location: 208 Cowan Hall
Tel: [phone]

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

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